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Use of computers for Augmentative Alternative Communication

AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication) to enhance an individual's communication and interaction with their surroundings. This can include an integrated group of strategies and techniques, symbols, picture boards, pencil/paper, or an electronic communication device.

"Dynamic Display" software-- a communication board displayed upon a computer monitor screen automatically changes to a different level (board) when a selection is made. Provides multiple functions to the user, many different output methods, computer interfacing, built-in enviromental control access, and more.

"Static Display" in which communication setup does not automatically change when a selection is made. (e.g. software for creating communication board consisting of symbols).

Information Links for Augmentative Alternative Communication

AAC Assessment Tool
An assessment tool used to move students from picture based - manual communication boards to electronic voice output devices using words.

AAC Institute
It is a not-for-profit 501c3 charitable organization dedicated to improving the communication of people who rely on Augmentative Alternative Communication.

AAC-RERC
AAC-RERC is the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement.

AAC Keys
It is a keyboard and mouse emulation program for Microsoft Windows-based computers. AAC Keys receives commands through your computer's serial port and translates them into keystrokes and mouse movements, giving you full control of your computer from another device such as an AAC system.

AbleData
Database Resource on over 19,000 Assistive Technologies

ACOLUG
It is a LISTSERV created to exchange ideas, information and experiences on augmentative communication by people from all over the world.

ATIA
It is the Assistive Technology Industry Association. ATIA organizes an annual conference on assistive technology.

Augmentative Communication, Inc.
Augmentative Communication News and Alternatively Speaking provide the latest information on hot topics in the field, discussion of vital issues for AAC stakeholders and news from the AAC community.

CAMA
The Communication Aid Manufacturers Association (CAMA) is a not-for-profit organization of the world's leading manufacturers of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) software and hardware products.

CATOR
Consortium for Assistive Technology Outcomes Research. CATOR conducts research dedicated to improving measurement science for assistive technology (AT), reducing barriers to the use of AT outcome measures, and understanding the processes for AT adoption and abandonment.

CSUN
California State University - Northridge (CSUN) Center on Disabilities organizes the annual Conference on Technology and Persons with Disabilities. CSUN also offers the Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program.

CTG
Closing The Gap organizes an annual conference on computer technology for people with disabilities and publishes a newsletter.

ISAAC
It is the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Membership is open to anyone interested in AAC.

PEC
The Pittsburgh Employment Conference for Augmented Communicators is the largest gathering in the world of people who rely on AAC.

RESNA
Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Society of North America is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability.

USSAAC
United States Society for Augmentative and Alterntive Communication is the United States chapter of ISAAC.

WheelchairNet
Is a community for people who have a common interest in wheelchair technology and its improvement and successful application. WheelchairNet is a virtual community.

YAACK
Is a guide on augmentative and alternative communication for young children for caregivers, teachers and anyone else involved with a child with a severe communication delay.

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